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AI data centre would be 'one of Scotland's top polluters' if plans greenlit

A proposed AI data centre in Larbert, Scotland, would become one of the country's top ten polluters if approved, according to environmental concerns. The facility's energy demands could make it a major source of emissions, raising questions about the environmental cost of AI infrastructure.

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https://www.thenational.scot/news/26205897.larbert-ai-data-centre-become-top-10-polluter/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48588147

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